All eyes will be on you as you walk across the commencement stage, so before you head to the ceremony, make sure your graduation makeup is up to the task. The look you choose should reflect your natural beauty, hold up in the heat and be on point in pictures. Ahead, find some photo-worthy graduation makeup looks for the big day.
Bronzer
Graduation is the start of the summer season, so putting a little color on your face is the way to go. Rihanna demonstrates the difference that a few sweeps of well-blended bronzer can make. To find your summer shimmer, try Maybelline Fit Me Bronzer, $5.50.
Bold Lips
Your perfectly chosen graduation dress will spend the ceremony hidden under a gown, but your lips will be on display for everyone to see. If lipstick is your thing, take a cue from Taylor Swift and swipe on a bold color.
Soft Eyeliner
Rather than a harsh stripe of liner, opt for a soft, almost-smudgy approach. Ashley Benson demonstrates how this approach opens up your eyes for a look that's just right for photos.
Matte Face
Graduations can be hot and sweaty. To avoid a graduation makeup meltdown, use a matte foundation and set it with a finishing powder. Kim Kardashian uses Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Foundation, $43, and MAC Select Sheer Pressed Powder, $27.
Neutral Eyes
Unless you sport glam eyes on a daily basis, your graduation photos probably aren't the time to start playing with this look. Instead, stick to eyes that are more reflective of your everyday look. Using neutral colors, apply a light shimmer shadow over a matte base for a look that's dressy without overdoing it. Check out Gigi Hadid's eyeshadow, which is barely there but still shimmery, for inspiration.
Waterproof Mascara
Even with a neutral eyeshadow palette, a lengthening mascara will help draw attention to your eyes. Notice now Mila Kunis' shadow is not bold, but her long, dark lashes still steal the show. Just make sure to use a waterproof formula since there are bound to be a few graduation day tears. Give Diorshow Black Out Waterproof Mascara, $28.50, a try on graduation day.
Flawless Nails
Your graduation makeup isn't complete until you touch up your nails. They'll show in all of your diploma-holding pics, so give them some attention before the big day. Jessica's Biel's wine-colored polish is a classic look, but you could also go for something more neutral, like OPI Don't Bossa Nova Me Around, $10.
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